United Kingdom Trip Itineraries
Student Weekend
Destination(s): Edinburgh
One of the cities greatest attractions is that it can appeal to all ages, tastes and persuasions. Three days in the capital with a group of students will undoubtedly be packed full of activites for both the day and long into the dark hours. First pick your hostel and Castle Rock is centrally located providing a buzzing and friendly environment. The hostel staff always offering great ideas for things to see and do and sometimes its difficult no to leave the hostel itself; with a great mix of foreign and local travelers you will more than likely gather a larger group together for a wild night out. read more about Student Weekend
Skirmish Paintball
- 195 Slateford Road
- tel:44 800 0526190
- Visit website
- City of Edinburgh, EH14 1QA
Alien Rock
- 8 Pier Place
- Leith
- tel:+44 131 552 7211
- Visit website
- Edinburgh, EH6 4LP
Princes Street Gardens
- Princes Street
- Princes St
- Edinburgh
Step out amongst the vibrancy of Edinburgh city centre and visit Princes Street Gardens. Take in views of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town on one side of this splendid park and the bustle of the New Town on the other. Princes Street Gardens is the gateway to the shopping district beyond, it is a great place to wander through with historic monuments and a fountain. Frequented by families, students and performers Princes Street Gardens is alive with people. read more about Princes Street Gardens
World of Bowling
- Corn Exchange Village 11 Newmarket Road
- tel:0131 443 0404
- Visit website
- City of Edinburgh, EH14 1RJ
National Museum of Scotland
- Chambers Street
- tel:+44 131 247 4422
- Visit website
- Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
The National Museum of Scotland is an excellent museum that describes the history of Scotland from the Stone Age to modern times. This museum is a must visit for those interested in the early Celtic and Pictish history of the country. read more about National Museum of Scotland
Castle Rock Hostel
- 15 Johnstone Terrace
- tel:44 131 225 9666
- Visit website
- Edinburgh, EH1 1TB
Castle Rock Hostel, backpacking hostel offers dormitory accommodation, is situated just off the Royal Mile on the south side of Edinburgh Castle, underneath the castle ramparts. This could well be the best-equipped hostel in the city. It offers free wifi, a free walking tour every morning at 10:35am, a free pub crawl every Thursday and a free pool competition on Wednesdays. Breakfast is only £1.80 and Laundry service £3.50.
During incelement there are lots of things to do in the lounge area: choose a board game, dabble in the art of ping-pong or take a cue on the pool table.
Prices: Dorms 8-16 beds (Mon- Thurs) £8; Dorms 8-16 beds (Fri- Sun) £12; Quad rooms £15
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